After cleaning my 1911 yesterday decided it was time to sharpen the EDC knife today
After cleaning my 1911 yesterday decided it was time to sharpen the EDC knife today
OK, show of hands: Who else finds the second one from the top most intriguing?Originally Posted by RevolverRob
Recovering Gun Store Commando. My Blog: The Clue Meter
“It doesn’t matter what the problem is, the solution is always for us to give the government more money and power, while we eat less meat.”
Glenn Reynolds
Ok, show of hands: who else thinks that Rob has some issues that he needs to work out?
(nothing but love for you, bro)
Last edited by Guerrero; 05-05-2018 at 07:51 AM.
From Older Offspring after a discussion of coffee:
"If it doesn't come from the Kaffa province of Ethiopia, it's just hot roasted-bean juice."
Well, if we're going big...
(On a small note, I added a Spyderco PM2 in S110V to the stable this week. Spydies don't usually hold much allure for me, but that steel and grind can sure cut.)
Last edited by blues; 05-05-2018 at 08:06 AM.
There's nothing civil about this war.
Well, if we're going big...
Actually, one of my absolute favorites. Clearly made by hand somewhere, there is a "maker's mark" on the left side of the blade that reads, "B.A."X"" there is a third letter, but pitting and time have made it a mystery. The sheath is stamped "R.L.G.", but otherwise that's it. I suspect this knife is of Latin-American origin and was likely used for sugar cane or something of the like. It's of moderate thickness ~1/4" and made from high carbon steel (truck leaf spring?) and was forged by someone who knew what they were doing, but didn't care too much about the appearance, it has tool marks on the pommel and along the spine. The scales are bakelite-type plastic and riveted into place, telling me it was made in the 20th century. And...it's sharp as fuck and balances perfectly. Whoever made it, knew how to make a well balanced, sharp as hell knife, which tells me they knew exactly what they were doing. The grip tape is my addition to keep it from sliding in my sweaty hands.
Honestly, this is really one of my favorite knives. I've thought about getting a newer sheath for it and using it for field carry. But I think I'd be heartbroken to lose it. I really need a good bladesmith to replicate it.
But if you told me I had to grab one knife to go fight zombie hoards with, I'd probably grab this one. Not the biggest, heaviest knife in my collection, but fast in the hand, sharp, and heavy enough to do some real damage.
You have no idea.Ok, show of hands: who else thinks that Rob has some issues that he needs to work out?
Nepal/Tibet border. Traded for a pack of Camels.
“There is no growth in the comfort zone.”--Jocko Willink
"You can never have too many knives." --Joe Ambercrombie
Pretty sure it's either a drove or a herd of camels.
From Older Offspring after a discussion of coffee:
"If it doesn't come from the Kaffa province of Ethiopia, it's just hot roasted-bean juice."
Hah! For some reason—at least in the late 1980s—Camel cigarettes were very desirable in China. I brought a couple cases and had incredible barter power.
Now, actual live camels? Fucking hate them. Evil worthless pieces of shit. The sound that it makes when you hit a camel with a softball sized rock is awesome. Camel burger is a personal favorite. Not because it tastes especially good but because one less camel in the world is a win.
Last edited by Clusterfrack; 05-05-2018 at 06:30 PM.
“There is no growth in the comfort zone.”--Jocko Willink
"You can never have too many knives." --Joe Ambercrombie
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